Originally Posted by: Jahan HonmaWhen you write a song, do you write lyrics or music first or both at the same time?

In general I tend to go music first which I think is the more popular method.

hey man,

you can do it like you want and feel! you can either:

1. start with the music
2. start with lyrics

or my favourite one ;)

3. do it all at once!

so maybe you come up with a few words, then find one or two chords who fit for it and a little piece of melodie, then maybe you find another chord of just repeat the first one and then continue the melodie etc.

But first of all be patient with yourself! You will do it if you put the time in it! :)